Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for direct subsidies rather than only loans to bolster European defence. In a recent press conference in Helsinki, he reaffirmed Spain's commitment to achieving the NATO target of two percent of GDP for security and defence expenditures. Sánchez stated, "We are prepared to fulfil our obligation of two percent and I will explain to the citizens how and when we will achieve this […]

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the Socialist Workers' Party, annulling a Senate reform passed by the Popular Party in November twenty twenty-three. This ruling signifies a response to an attempt by the Popular Party to delay the processing of amnesty legislation. The Court agreed with the Socialist Workers' Party's challenge, stating that the modifications made to Senate regulations violated constitutional principles. The contested reform allowed the Senate […]

The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially approved a draft law aimed at preventing alcohol consumption among individuals under the legal drinking age. Health Minister Mónica García highlighted that this pioneering legislation seeks to unify and strengthen existing laws while responding to an urgent social concern. Recent surveys reveal that alcohol remains the most prevalent psychoactive substance among students aged fourteen to eighteen, with over ninety-three percent of them indicating […]

An investigation is underway in Badajoz following the tragic murder of a thirty-five-year-old social educator in a supported housing unit. The victim was allegedly killed by three minors, aged fourteen, fifteen, and seventeen, during her night shift on Sunday. Authorities have opened judicial proceedings on charges of homicide, robbery with violence, and violations of road safety laws. Initial reports suggest that the educator was asphyxiated with a belt. Following the […]

The Central Operational Unit of the Civil Guard has notified the Supreme Court that both Google and WhatsApp have agreed to conserve data pertaining to Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz. This action is connected to an ongoing investigation concerning the potential leakage of confidential information regarding Alberto González Amador, the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid. On the twenty-ninth of January, two thousand twenty-five, […]

Spain has been grappling with a severe drought since twenty twenty-one, causing water restrictions across the country. Recent abundant rainfall may signal an end to this prolonged dry spell, according to the national weather agency AEMET. Spokesman Ruben del Campo reported that comparing year-on-year precipitation levels shows that Spain is no longer experiencing drought conditions. Despite the current rainfall, long-term measurements indicate that the total amount of rainfall over the […]

Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, and Yolanda Díaz, the second vicepresident, will convene tomorrow to deliberate on Spain's defence policy and military spending. This meeting is of significance as Ernest Urtasun, the spokesperson for Sumar, has made it clear that their party will not accept reductions in social spending in light of military expenditure increases proposed at the European level. Urtasun emphasized his party's strong opposition to the […]

The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office in Madrid has initiated an investigation into the Vox party, led by Santiago Abascal, over allegations of irregular funding. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) in December, which alleged that Vox employed opaqueness in its fundraising methods and potentially sourced illegal foreign funds. This information was initially reported by 'El Independiente' and later confirmed by legal sources. The PSOE's complaint […]

José Luis Yzuel, the president of Hostelería de España, has passed away in Zaragoza after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Yzuel, who had been diagnosed with the illness over a year ago, led the organisation since June two thousand seventeen and was known for his commitment to integrating and uniting different entities in the hospitality sector. Under his leadership, he fostered strong relationships with various associations and government bodies. […]